Personal Development

At Riverside Primary School and Nursery, we are passionate about preparing every child to become a happy, responsible and effective citizen. Our values-based approach is threaded through our entire school and ensures children develop their character to be prepared for life beyond school. We consistently promote British values and our school values.

School Values

Riverside Values	Resilience	Responsibility
Appreciation	Co-operation	Love and Care
Tolerance	Courage	Patience
Friendship	Independence	Kindness

British Values

Democracy
The rule of law
Individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Developing personal and social responsibility
Respect for British Institutions

How we teach personal development in school

It is taught in discrete lessons through our PSHE curriculum
It is taught with cross-curricular links through The Learning Challenge curriculum and other lessons, such as English, Physical Education, and Religious Education.
All staff consistently model how to be effective citizens who uphold the school values.
School Council
Eco Council
Volunteering - Playtime Buddy, litter picking, library monitor and lunchtime heroes.
Digital Leaders
Sports Leaders
Assemblies - Whole school, special visitors and celebration
Celebrating positive learning outcomes and effort with shared praise and certificates
A wide variety of after-school clubs
Competing in a huge array of competitions
Well-sequenced day and residential trips.
Celebrating different languages, cultures and religions

Curriculum

Curriculum Progression Map

Awards

Healthy Schools Award
Eco-Schools Award
National Online Safety Certified School 2022
School Games Gold Award 2014 - 2022
Herefordshire Primary School of the Year for PE and School Sports 2018